Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the heavy machine guns (hmg) category.
01 / Overview
Cannone da 152/45
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1917–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG) · WORLD WAR I
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the heavy machine guns (hmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1911
- Service Entry Year1917
- Weight (Empty)7,112 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersKingdom of Italy
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- CartridgeSeparate loading bagged charge and projectile
- Calibre152.4 mm
- Bullet Weight47,000 g
▣Operation1MOD.1
- Cyclic Rate of Fire1
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity830 m/s
- Maximum Range19,400 m
◆Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
- Barrel Length7,138 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1914First deployment: World War I
- 1917Production started
109
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG) RANKING Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) · World War I
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
37HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)1WORLD WAR I · HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)234ITALY · ALL WEAPONS40PERFORMANCE/PRICE · HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theHeavy Machine Guns (HMG)category.
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